Limerick travel guide
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You're Going to Love Limerick
With a population of 90,054, Limerick is the largest city in Limerick, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
Where to Eat in Limerick
If you’re looking for affordable options, House Limerick (House Limerick Howley's Quay) and Cornstore, Limerick (19 Thomas Street) are great picks.
When to visit Limerick
How to Get to Limerick
Plane
When flying to Limerick, you’ll arrive at Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Limerick include JetBlue, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Limerick from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Limerick is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 175 km from Limerick. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Europcar, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Limerick Childers Road Retail, Stop 607571, located 1.9 km from downtown Limerick. Limerick Mulgrave St. (St. Josephs Hosp) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Limerick
Where to stay in Limerick
Average rates range from around $186 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $140 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Limerick
Most booked hotels in Limerick
Renting a car in Limerick
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Shannon.
Expect to pay $6.93 per gallon in Limerick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $83.13 and $110.84.